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ZSI scientists discover new species of pangolins

In a significant advancement in pangolin research, scientists of zoological survey of India have identified a new species, the Indo-Burmese pangolin.

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January 11, 2025
TV9 Bangla Launches ‘Ghorer Bioscope’
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TV9 Bangla Launches ‘Ghorer Bioscope’

TV9 Bangla is proud to announce the launch of Ghorer Bioscope, a vibrant weekly entertainment show that promises to keep viewers engaged with exclusive stories, updates, and insights from the world of entertainment.

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January 11, 2025
5 Trinamul Leaders From Burdwan Get Armed Security
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5 Trinamul Leaders From Burdwan Get Armed Security

Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has provided armed security to three Trinamul Congress leaders, who are residing in West Burdwan district and two leaders of East Burdwan by East Burdwan district police fearing threat to their lives.

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January 11, 2025
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ER enhances security with advanced video surveillance

The Eastern Railway has implemented a state-of-the-art video surveillance system (VSS) project to bolster security, safety, and surveillance across its network.

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January 11, 2025
Design ideas at ABID Interiors 2025
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Design ideas at ABID Interiors 2025

The inauguration of ABID Interiors 2025 was held with grandeur, setting the tone for east India's largest and most prestigious exhibition in the field of interior design and architecture.

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January 11, 2025
TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party
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TMC suspends ex-MP Shantanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul from party

Trinamul Congress has suspended two leaders today for their anti-party activities.

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January 11, 2025
Villagers Oppose Proposed Canal Excavation in Daspur
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Villagers Oppose Proposed Canal Excavation in Daspur

Tension is escalating in Daspur of West Midnapore as villagers have come together to oppose the state government's plan to excavate a six-kilometre canal connecting the Chandreshwar Canal in Baikunthapur to the Shilabati river in Suratpur.

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January 11, 2025
Bus climbs onto pavement, kills 1
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Bus climbs onto pavement, kills 1

One person was killed and several were wounded after a Howrah-bound minibus mounted a pavement on Mahatma Gandhi Road allegedly breaking through railings in the wee hours today.

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January 11, 2025
Edn minister hails Mamata's developmental work in N Bengal
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Edn minister hails Mamata's developmental work in N Bengal

Bratya Basu emphasised the state's commitment to decentralising cultural activities, shifting them from the state capital, Kolkata, to districts across West Bengal

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January 11, 2025
ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections
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ECI Issues Notification for Delhi Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the single-phase Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled to be held on February 5.

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January 11, 2025
SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder
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SIT Unravels Conspiracy in Chh'garh's Scribe Murder

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Chhattisgarh government to investigate the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has uncovered a chilling conspiracy, marked by brutality and a deliberate cover-up.

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January 11, 2025
Prime Minister's PR Dominating Over Vision of Progress: Priyanka Vadra
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Prime Minister's PR Dominating Over Vision of Progress: Priyanka Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Central government of focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal publicity,' and claimed that \"substantial funds\" have been spent on the Prime Minister's public relations while the government failed to provide scholarships that could have transformed the lives of many youths.

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January 11, 2025
Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued
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Indian economy to grow by 6.6 pc in 2025, global growth to remain subdued

India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025, following an estimated expansion of 6.9 per cent in 2024, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report said.

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January 11, 2025
SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance
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SC stays execution of Sambhal civic body's notice on well near mosque's entrance

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the notice issued by the Sambhal Nagar Palika in respect of the well located near the stairs/ entrance of the Shahi mosque should not be executed.

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January 11, 2025
'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'
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'I do make mistakes, I am also human and not God'

PM, in first podcast, said he would never do anything with ill intention

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January 11, 2025
India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing
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India's IIP Reaches 6-Month High of 5.2 Percent in November Driven by Manufacturing

India's industrial output, which is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), reached a six-month high of 5.2 percent in November 2024, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.

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January 11, 2025
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A Russian missile attack in southern Ukraine has killed at least 13 civilians, officials say

A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and wounded about 30 others on Wednesday, officials said.

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January 10, 2025
An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home
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An Italian journalist is freed from detention in Iran and returns home

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States.

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January 10, 2025
The body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza
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The body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza

Israel says about a third of the remaining 100 hostages have died

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January 10, 2025
Jobs Challenge
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Jobs Challenge

India should focus more on high-skill, high-pay employment opportunities. India has one of the world's most significant numbers of graduates in STEM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Closer connections between India's technical colleges, employers, and investors can help support better job-matching, continued skills development, and start-up growth which can turn job seekers into job creators

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January 10, 2025
Sambhal mosque panel moves SC for direction to district magistrate to ensure status quo
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Sambhal mosque panel moves SC for direction to district magistrate to ensure status quo

The Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Management Committee, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the District Magistrate to ensure that status quo is maintained with respect to the private well situated near the stairs/entrance of the mosque.

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January 10, 2025
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'Gambhir is a hypocrite': Manoj Tiwary slams Team India coach

In the aftermath of India's 3-1 series loss to Australia that led Rohit Sharma's men to concede the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, former India batter Manoj Tiwary criticised current national team head coach Gautam Gambhir, terming him a 'hypocrite,' and went on to suggest that the ex-India opener does not walk the talk.

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January 10, 2025
After BGT, Team India Shift Focus to White-ball Cricket
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After BGT, Team India Shift Focus to White-ball Cricket

Men-in-Blue gear up for busy schedule ahead, including series against England, ICC Champions Trophy

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January 10, 2025
Punjab Face NEUFC, Hope To Regain Form
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Punjab Face NEUFC, Hope To Regain Form

Struggling Punjab FC will hope to put behind a recent run of poor results and turn their fortunes around as they face an upbeat NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

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January 10, 2025
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Barca beat Bilbao to enter Super Cup final

Lamine Yamal and Gavi Páez scored to lead Barcelona past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and into the Spanish Super Cup final.

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January 10, 2025
League Cup: Bergvall fires Tottenham to first-leg semifinal victory over Liverpool
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League Cup: Bergvall fires Tottenham to first-leg semifinal victory over Liverpool

18-year-old Swedish sensation nets his maiden goal for Spurs at the very end to earn a gritty victory for the London outfit

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January 10, 2025
Trump's second term may offer new opportunities for South-east Asia, emerging markets, but create risks for export-driven economies
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Trump's second term may offer new opportunities for South-east Asia, emerging markets, but create risks for export-driven economies

Come 20 January and Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and will start his second term in the White House.

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January 10, 2025
Market extends previous session's losses
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Market extends previous session's losses

the Sensex was down 528.28 points or 0.68 per cent at 77,620.21, and the Nifty was down 162.45 points or 0.69 per cent at 23,526.50

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January 10, 2025
Tuhin Kanta Pandey Takes Charge as Revenue Secretary
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Tuhin Kanta Pandey Takes Charge as Revenue Secretary

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who is the current Finance Secretary, took charge as the Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance, on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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Equity Fund Inflows in India Surge Over 14% to ₹41,156 Cr in Dec

Actively managed equity mutual fund inflows saw over 14 percent monthly growth at Rs 41,155.9 crore in the month of December, the data by the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) showed on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025